Coco Gauff Advances to WTA Finals Semi-finals

Coco Gauff stunned Iga Swiatek with a straight-sets victory of 6-3, 6-4 in the WTA Finals in Riyadh, securing her place in the semi-finals and ending Swiatek's hopes of finishing the year as world number one. This match marked a significant turnaround for Gauff, who had previously lost 11 out of 12 encounters against Swiatek. During the match, Gauff showcased her resilience despite serving 11 double faults, capitalizing on Swiatek's errors, including 47 unforced mistakes. Earlier, Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-3, eliminating the latter from semi-final contention. Gauff's victory illustrates her strong form, having won 10 of her last 11 matches, while Swiatek struggled to maintain momentum after her recent coaching changes. The WTA Finals continue with Gauff’s performance positioning her as a leading contender for the title.